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I am going to chime in and say this is a very serious time and there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/622230/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2021

Hi @colleenyoung. Thank you for your words! I will reply to you message later today. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292363/

Discussion: Returning Member -- But New To This the Breast Cancer Group -- DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2020

Hi ! I was also a Hygienist👍 started on letrozole first, first month was OK after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067254/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 1:07pm

lobular carcinoma can be difficult to detect. They want to do the MRI to get a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065115/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9 10:11pm

My cancer was found by me. It was in the lower left breast where it attaches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131557/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27 7:57am

The beginning of this journey is a biopsy to find out what type of cancer you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930788/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023

Colleen, Thank you for your reply on this. You said something that hadn't hit home for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797291/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Let me share what I have recently learned about breast implant problems. I’m only referring to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700322/

Discussion: Surgery to Remove Silicone Gel Inplants: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

I re-read your post and wanted to relate what kinds of sensations I was left with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208255/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2018

I want to but I don't know how. I asked my surgeon in an email what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665693/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

@userunknown I've read about Dr. Kaufman and the website says he is the only one in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176251/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 13, 2019

@colely YESSSS! I have felt guilty for feeling sad about how my girls looked after lumpectomy...

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Discussion: Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

So have done a lot of research- I am a patent attorney and sometimes file biotech...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919446/

Discussion: Tumor Invasion to Pectoral Muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Last month was my two year anniversary for a double mastectomy. I have not re-constructed. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208245/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Hi @colleenyoung. Thank you for your response. I actually started the anastrozole Sunday night. Monday I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708003/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2022

Hi, @gpigford and Mrs. gpigford, The safety pins that @windyshores recommended are to pin up the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805002/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@anjalima Thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate your kindness and feel safe in this place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781673/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

One suggestion is to research what estrogen depletion does to the body and address anything that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690973/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2022

Hi @heathercantu I'm so glad you started this discussion. You'll notice that I expanded the description...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208386/

Discussion: The Wait for Genetic Testing before Treatment Starts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 9, 2018

Hi again @jgallagher04921 -- I just responded to another one of your posts and after reading...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868928/

Discussion: How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

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